Champion Rescue Tools announces a new line of accessories for the BEAST Multi Tool. Like the original, interchangeable “O” Cutter and Spreader tips included with the BEAST, these new accessories can be attached to the BEAST in seconds by simply pulling the three tethered pins, lifting one head off, sliding the other on and replacing the pins. No tools are required.
The new attachments are designed to tackle many of the unique requirements presented by today’s 5-star crash rated vehicles manufactured out of laminated metals, design deflection materials, and reinforced posts including boron and other exotic metal inserts.
By providing multiple tool attachments that work with a single tool body, rescue workers now have the versatility to handle any situation they encounter from boron reinforced cars at an MVA, to heavy framework and building structures in USAR applications and everything in between.
The new BEAST attachments released include:
USAR BLADE (Thick Metal Posts/Beams)
- Super aggressive double “O” cutter for extreme urban search and rescue applications
- Cuts through thick steel framing and supports
- Super wide notch aggressively grabs materials as reinforced blade cuts through
- Piercing tips.
LONG REACH BLADE (General Purpose)
- Extended length “O” cutter designed for reaching into tight spaces and grabbing/cutting obstructions
- Wide, curved opening pulls material into center of blade for maximum cutting power
- Perfect for cutting hinges and nader bolts when removing doors, as well as cutting through narrow door posts.
COMBI/PLATE CUTTER (Plate Cutting/Spreading)
- Serrated straight blade designed for slicing through plate and sheet metal
- Curved notch grabs material and keeps it from sliding out of blade while cutting
- Includes aggressive teeth on back edge for quick spreading without changing blades
- “Saw Tooth” straight blade outperforms other plate cutters with curved notch to hold material securely as it slices.
TUBE/BAR CUTTER (Solid Bar and Reinforced Tubing – i.e. Boron, etc.)
- Small, curved beak delivers the ultimate power for chomping through new types of super strong tubing such as boron, or solid stock.
- Opening is wide enough for cutting through new reinforced “A” posts
- Makes maximum power in the heart of the cut.
NIBBLER/REBAR CUTTER (Rebar/Sheet Metal)
- Small straight beak with serrated teeth makes quick work nibbling through plate and sheet metal
- Top notch easily breaks solid bar, rebar and cables on the reverse stroke
GUILLOTINE CUTTER (General Purpose)
- Complete guillotine cutting head easily attaches by simply pulling 3 tethered pins
- Safe cradle head keeps patients safe, even when cutting in close proximity
- This extremely powerful and versatile cutting head with its unique guillotine design, generates intense cutting force with the maximum amount of safety. Will cut virtually all new car materials including reinforced posts.
Champion has also introduced a new mounting system to keep the new attachments secure and safe in transit to an accident scene.
Contest in Atlanta
Champion Rescue Tools recently held the “Pull the Pins and Win” Contest at the annual Fire Rescue International (FRI 2007) Show in Atlanta. The contest was designed to show rescue workers just how easy it was to change the head on Champion’s best selling BEAST rescue tool from an 11-inch “O” cutter to a 28-inch spreader. Champion also used the opportunity to debut their new line of BEAST attachments, including 5 new special application cutters, a combi-head and a guillotine cutting attachment.
On the first day, the winning time was 15.25 seconds posted by Neil Boss, a firefighter from Oconee County, Georgia. On the second day, the winning time of 14.11 seconds was posted by Liam Judd, a firefighter/medic from Atlanta, Georgia. Each winner took home a $500 cash prize. Also given away in a random drawing on the second day was a brand new BEAST cutter/spreader valued at $4,999 to Mark A. Thornton of the Clanton Fire Department in Alabama. Congratulations to all the winners, and thanks to everyone who participated. And be sure to look for Champion at other trade shows and events throughout the year to experience the versatility and ease of use of the BEAST for first hand. Who knows, you might just take home a cash prize or a brand new BEAST for your department!
Champion Rescue Tools, originally founded as Patton Hydraulics, Inc. in 1978, has built high quality cutters, spreaders, and numerous other specialty hydraulic tools for a variety of specialized applications and industries including numerous high profile customers such as Sandia National Laboratories, Saturn, GM, Ford, Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Honda, Chrysler, Princeton University, Westinghouse, Savannah River, etc. Their most recent line of cutters, spreaders, rams, power units, pumps, valves and accessories built especially for the fire rescue market, can be seen on their website at www.championrescuetools.com. For sales literature, a DVD of their products in use, or to set up a live demo, contact Champion toll free at 1-888-396-2426.
